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Episode 45 - Hot Buttered Rum (Part 1) - Stories, Songs & Soul from the Road

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šŸ„šŸŽ» We’re in Louisville, CO with bluegrass trailblazers Hot Buttered Rum, straight outta California and into our hearts (and vintage stores). In this episode, Nat and Eric drop by the dungeon—err, green room—for a raw, hilarious, and heartfelt session featuring stripped-down songs and a full-circle journey from biodiesel buses to brand new studio albums.
šŸŽ¶ In This Episode:
Live acoustic performances that’ll stop you in your scroll šŸŽµ
That time they powered a cross-country tour on tempura oil šŸ¤šŸšŒ
Musical roots: from Strength in Numbers to Ghanaian drum circles
The evolution from string band purity to drum-driven dynamism 🪘
Their dream of a Nashville super session (someone call Jerry Douglas) ✨
A sneak peek at their new album dropping this November šŸ”„

šŸ“§ Plus, they share why their email newsletter might just be the last non-soul-sucking form of social media. (Facts.)
šŸ—ŗļø Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering them for the first time, this one's got laughs, lore, and a reminder that music is movement—both literal and cultural.
šŸŽ§ Listen now and catch them back in Colorado this August for RABAGRASS in Idaho Springs!
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